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AWS Cloud Services

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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22 Dec 2025 at 13:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process to engage services under the title "AWS Cloud Services", focusing on web page editing software development and hosting services as classified under CPV codes 72212224 and 72415000. This procurement, part of the One Government Value Agreement (OGVA) and conducted via the Gcloud 14 Framework, is aimed at enhancing the university's cloud hosting infrastructure requirements, with a specific renewal for the StoryBlok platform. Located in the East of England, the procurement was awarded to Digital Space Cloud Services Limited. This award, dated 18th December 2025, hereby commences a contract beginning 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2028, with the total contract value being £628,958.80. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a complete stage in the process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in cloud services and web development sectors, particularly for businesses that specialise in cloud infrastructure, software development, and web hosting services. While the awarded firm, Digital Space Cloud Services Limited, is a large-scale supplier, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find ancillary opportunities through subcontracting or niche services within the project. Engaging with such contracts can enable businesses to strengthen their portfolios, gain insights into public sector requirements, and establish relationships with prominent educational institutions like the University of East Anglia. Companies adept at providing innovative solutions and cost-effective strategies in the cloud and web services sector would be especially well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWS Cloud Services

Notice Description

A new agreement implemented via the Gcloud 14 Framework, facilitating utilisation of the One Government Value Agreement (OGVA) scheme for the University's cloud hosting infrastructure requirements . The scheme delivers value through training and resource opportunities, whilst offering AWS Marketplace discounts. As part of the agreement we have included a renewal of the platform StoryBlok, for the ongoing maintenance and management of our organisational Web pages.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f45533cb-1c11-4cb6-8c75-4e1dfdfee5dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea1e0e0-aa08-4932-9a3a-51d84b70458b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£628,958 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£628,958 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL SPACE CLOUD SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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